Regional HSQE Manager – Middle East & Africa

About the role

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Regional HSQE Manager for its Industrial Projects division in Dubai. You will lead health, safety, quality and environmental initiatives across the Middle East & Africa, ensuring compliance with global standards and local legislation while fostering a culture of safety excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and adapt global HSQE initiatives to regional specifics.
• Ensure adherence to DHL IP HSQE policies and all relevant international, national and local regulations.
• Promote HSQE culture among employees, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers.
• Oversee incident reporting, conduct root‑cause analyses and lead investigations for significant events.
• Collaborate with operational teams to verify subcontractor HSQE capabilities.
• Provide HSQE input for tenders, RFQs and sales processes.
• Define and monitor regional HSQE KPIs in partnership with leadership.
• Develop and manage project‑specific HSQE plans aligned with client and contractual requirements.
• Travel regularly across the region to promote, monitor and implement HSQE standards.
• Collect, analyse and report HSQE performance data for global reporting systems.

Required profile

• Proven experience in HSQE management within logistics, transport or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of international and local HSQE legislation.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional investigation teams and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience with KPI development.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the Middle East & Africa.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for a global leader in logistics and freight forwarding.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Dynamic, multicultural work environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.